Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Pacific sea nettle
Size:
The bell of these jellies can reach one foot (30 centimeters) in diameter.
Diet:
These jellies eat a variety of different foods including zooplankton, fish eggs, snails and other jellies.
Range & Habitat:
The Pacific sea nettle can be found in shallow bays, harbors and deeper ocean habitats in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Details:
These sea jellies have a striking appearance with their bright orange coloring and large size. Their bell, or head, attaches to 24 long, thin tentacles. They have an additional four pale, spiraling arms used for feeding.